Experience

The University of Texas School of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director and Editor In Chief

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Executive Director Alumni Relations and Developent

  • 2017 - Jul 2023

  The University of Texas School of Law alumni network includes many of the world's most accomplished legal practitioners, innovative business leaders, and civically engaged influencers. As Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Development (Texas Law JD 1990), I help connect this powerful network in service of their own professional, personal, and philanthropic aspirations. Engaged alumni are generous. Generous alumni are appreciated. Appreciated alumni engage at increasing levels of… Show more The University of Texas School of Law alumni network includes many of the world's most accomplished legal practitioners, innovative business leaders, and civically engaged influencers. As Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Development (Texas Law JD 1990), I help connect this powerful network in service of their own professional, personal, and philanthropic aspirations. Engaged alumni are generous. Generous alumni are appreciated. Appreciated alumni engage at increasing levels of commitment.



Well and Good Life

• Founder

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2023

  We build healthier, happier, stronger and more generous communities one habit at a time. Our success is based on an innovative approach to optimal wellbeing, which we define as your sweet spot in physical health, mental resilience, and financial strength. Success often starts first with physical health. We help you (or your clients) create and sustain a healthy weight while building up small daily habits the build lifelong transformation in all areas of life. Our programs can help… Show more We build healthier, happier, stronger and more generous communities one habit at a time. Our success is based on an innovative approach to optimal wellbeing, which we define as your sweet spot in physical health, mental resilience, and financial strength. Success often starts first with physical health. We help you (or your clients) create and sustain a healthy weight while building up small daily habits the build lifelong transformation in all areas of life. Our programs can help you: Create more and react less Move through discouragement more easily Stop battling the scale Enjoy more energy and better rest Reduce need for chronic medications Move from diet mentality to lifestyle Keep the weight off Show less We build healthier, happier, stronger and more generous communities one habit at a time. Our success is based on an innovative approach to optimal wellbeing, which we define as your sweet spot in physical health, mental resilience, and financial strength. Success often starts first with physical health. We help you (or your clients) create and sustain a healthy weight while building up small daily habits the build lifelong transformation in all areas of life. Our programs can help… Show more We build healthier, happier, stronger and more generous communities one habit at a time. Our success is based on an innovative approach to optimal wellbeing, which we define as your sweet spot in physical health, mental resilience, and financial strength. Success often starts first with physical health. We help you (or your clients) create and sustain a healthy weight while building up small daily habits the build lifelong transformation in all areas of life. Our programs can help you: Create more and react less Move through discouragement more easily Stop battling the scale Enjoy more energy and better rest Reduce need for chronic medications Move from diet mentality to lifestyle Keep the weight off Show less



Wayzata Community Church

• United States
• Automotive

• Generosity Director

  • Apr 2011 - 2014

  Professional fundraiser for the church responsible for shoring up struggling annual giving and leading successful capital campaign. Successfully met annual fundraising goals of $2.5 MM each of three consecutive years Collaboratively led with key stakeholders successful $8.2 MM capital campaign Responsible for a donor portfolio of 150 major donors and 1100 annual giving donor, successfully closing gifts from $100 to $1,000,000 Effectively engaged multiple stakeholders in… Show more Professional fundraiser for the church responsible for shoring up struggling annual giving and leading successful capital campaign. Successfully met annual fundraising goals of $2.5 MM each of three consecutive years Collaboratively led with key stakeholders successful $8.2 MM capital campaign Responsible for a donor portfolio of 150 major donors and 1100 annual giving donor, successfully closing gifts from $100 to $1,000,000 Effectively engaged multiple stakeholders in 10-month visioning process, including retreats and “town-hall” meetings, culminating in church’s most comprehensive and ambitious vision and mission since its establishment over 130 years ago Recruited and supported volunteer fundraising teams of 50+ members Show less Professional fundraiser for the church responsible for shoring up struggling annual giving and leading successful capital campaign. Successfully met annual fundraising goals of $2.5 MM each of three consecutive years Collaboratively led with key stakeholders successful $8.2 MM capital campaign Responsible for a donor portfolio of 150 major donors and 1100 annual giving donor, successfully closing gifts from $100 to $1,000,000 Effectively engaged multiple stakeholders in… Show more Professional fundraiser for the church responsible for shoring up struggling annual giving and leading successful capital campaign. Successfully met annual fundraising goals of $2.5 MM each of three consecutive years Collaboratively led with key stakeholders successful $8.2 MM capital campaign Responsible for a donor portfolio of 150 major donors and 1100 annual giving donor, successfully closing gifts from $100 to $1,000,000 Effectively engaged multiple stakeholders in 10-month visioning process, including retreats and “town-hall” meetings, culminating in church’s most comprehensive and ambitious vision and mission since its establishment over 130 years ago Recruited and supported volunteer fundraising teams of 50+ members Show less



CRISTA Ministries

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Fundraising Officer

  • 2007 - 2009

  CRISTA Ministries is highly unique non-profit with a variety of ministries operating locally and internationally. With 9 different ministries or divisions, each one with a different revenue model, I worked to create systems and results to support the fundraising goals of all 9 ministries. My work included capacity building to support and grow Planned Giving for the $150 MM organization. As Vice President of Development, I supported and engaged a team of fundraising professionals… Show more CRISTA Ministries is highly unique non-profit with a variety of ministries operating locally and internationally. With 9 different ministries or divisions, each one with a different revenue model, I worked to create systems and results to support the fundraising goals of all 9 ministries. My work included capacity building to support and grow Planned Giving for the $150 MM organization. As Vice President of Development, I supported and engaged a team of fundraising professionals responsible for successfully raising over $3 MM annually. Specific skills: Strategic planning, infrastructure development, strategies and marketing for annual giving, planned giving, events, and major gifts, staff development and leadership. Show less CRISTA Ministries is highly unique non-profit with a variety of ministries operating locally and internationally. With 9 different ministries or divisions, each one with a different revenue model, I worked to create systems and results to support the fundraising goals of all 9 ministries. My work included capacity building to support and grow Planned Giving for the $150 MM organization. As Vice President of Development, I supported and engaged a team of fundraising professionals… Show more CRISTA Ministries is highly unique non-profit with a variety of ministries operating locally and internationally. With 9 different ministries or divisions, each one with a different revenue model, I worked to create systems and results to support the fundraising goals of all 9 ministries. My work included capacity building to support and grow Planned Giving for the $150 MM organization. As Vice President of Development, I supported and engaged a team of fundraising professionals responsible for successfully raising over $3 MM annually. Specific skills: Strategic planning, infrastructure development, strategies and marketing for annual giving, planned giving, events, and major gifts, staff development and leadership. Show less



Texas Attorney General

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chair, Opinions Committee

  • 1999 - 2000

  The Opinions Committee provides statutorily mandated legal advice through published legal opinions at the request of the governor, heads of state agencies, state legislators, and other state officials. The Opinions Committee provides statutorily mandated legal advice through published legal opinions at the request of the governor, heads of state agencies, state legislators, and other state officials.



Texas Supreme Court

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Attorney

  • 1993 - 1997

  Head of staff and lead attorney advising the Honorable Craig T. Enoch, Justice. I was privileged to provide for the justice and members of the full court legal research, analysis, and writing on pending matters and opinions assigned to chambers -- including civil appeals, habeas corpus, mandamus, and extraordinary writs. Head of staff and lead attorney advising the Honorable Craig T. Enoch, Justice. I was privileged to provide for the justice and members of the full court legal research, analysis, and writing on pending matters and opinions assigned to chambers -- including civil appeals, habeas corpus, mandamus, and extraordinary writs.